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Peer reviewedWerner, Robert; Young, James – Journal of Geography, 1991
Presents a checklist for evaluating commercially available mapping software. Analyzes software features by general categories including range of map types, availability and flexibility of data files, and program evaluation. Discusses ease of operation, the manual, tutorial, screens and help, error handling, design flexibility, hard copy output,…
Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Geography
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M.; Jackson, Chris – Journal of Geography, 1993
Reports on a study of 22 sixth-grade students' ability to use a Landsat digital data computer program to gather information. Describes student characteristics and discusses the sequential steps of the research study. Concludes that, with user-friendly software, sixth-grade students can identify and use satellite digital data. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cartography, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
